Gaurav Chanana
actor
Gaurav Chanana (also known as Rhehan Malliek) is an Indian model and film and television actor. The role of Akash in Ishkq in Paris provided his major breakthrough. He also worked as a Second Unit Director or Assistant Director for Ittefaq (2001).
Career
Gaurav appeared in the music video for the Yesudas song, Chamak cham cham chamake hai sitaro me tu hi, with Rimi Sen. He made his film debut in Woh Tera Naam Tha in 2004. He played the protagonist role of Dr. Rahul Mehra in the tele-series Sanjivani, but was later replaced by Mihir Mishra. He also starred in soaps like Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh! on Star One where he played the male lead and Risshton Ki Dor on Sony TV as Rahul Raichand where he was later replaced by Amit Sareen.
Filmography
Television
Film
Music video
He appeared in "Chamak Cham Cham Chamke Hain" (Sitaron Mein Tu Hi - 2000) along with actress Rimi Sen.
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